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NIGHTRAGE: 'Affliction' Video Released
"Affliction", the new Rawrec Production-directed video from Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE, can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's seventh album, "The Venomous", which will be released on March 31 via Despotz Records. The disc was recorded at Zero Gravity Studios in A...March 24, 2017
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THE FERRYMEN Feat. RAINBOW Singer, PRIMAL FEAR Guitarist Joined By Drummer MIKE TERRANA
THE FERRYMEN, the new project featuring guitarist Magnus Karlsson (MAGNUS KARLSSON'S FREE FALL, PRIMAL FEAR) and vocalist Ronnie Romero (LORDS OF BLACK, RAINBOW),has been joined by acclaimed drummer Mike Terrana (TARJA, RAGE, AXEL RUDI PELL, VISION DIVINE). THE FERRYMEN's debut album will be releas...March 21, 2017
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GENE SIMMONS Pays Tribute To CHUCK BERRY With 'Johnny B. Goode' Performance In Cleveland (Video)
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons paid tribute to rock icon Chuck Berry last night (Saturday, March 18) by performing a cover version of "Johnny B. Goode" during his first-ever full solo concert in Cleveland, Ohio. "It's a very sad day today," Simmons said prior to launching into the song (see vide...March 19, 2017
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Original Y&T Rhythm Guitarist JOEY ALVES Dead At 63
Original Y&T rhythm guitarist Joey Alves has died. He was 63 years old. His passing leaves frontman Dave Meniketti as the only surviving member of the Y&T lineup — then known as YESTERDAY AND TODAY — that recorded the band's self-titled debut album. Two founding Y&T musicians — drummer L...March 12, 2017
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CHASTAIN Singer LEATHER LEONE Announces Solo Band, European Tour, New Album
CHASTAIN singer Leather Leone has announced the formation of her solo band, dubbed simply LEATHER. Joining the vocal powerhouse in the new formation are Vinnie Tex (guitar),Daemon Ross (guitar),Thiago Velasquez (bass) and Braulio Drumond (drums). LEATHER is putting the finishing touches on its deb...March 12, 2017
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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: Cancer Is 'The Least Of My Concerns'
Kris Engelhart of Backstage Axxess recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD and LAST IN LINE guitarist Vivian Campbell. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the current state of his health after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymp...March 11, 2017
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NIGHTRAGE: New Song 'Bemoan' Available For Streaming
"Bemoan", a brand new song from Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE, can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band's seventh album, "The Venomous", which will be released on March 31 via Despotz Records. The disc was recorded at Zero Gravity Studios in Athens with producer Terr...March 10, 2017
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Watch GENE SIMMONS Perform With His Solo Band
KISS bassist Gene Simmons will kick off his first-ever solo tour on March 18 at the Agora in Cleveland, Ohio as part of Wizard World Comic Con. Backing Simmons at the shows will reportedly be guitarist Phil Shouse (Rodney Atkins, John Corabi, LIPSTICK, THEE ROCK N' ROLL RESIDENCY),drummer Jarred Po...March 4, 2017
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Will Tour The World, Says Creator
A hologram of the late Ronnie James Dio made its U.S. debut last month at the 28th annual Pollstar Awards at the The Novo (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles, California. Created by Eyellusion, the appearance of the heavy metal icon took place during a performance by DIO DISCIPLES, which pays tribu...March 2, 2017
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LYNCH MOB, ROUGH CUTT, DIO DISCIPLES To Perform At Third Annual 'Ride For Ronnie'
The third annual Ride For Ronnie motorcycle ride and concert, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund, will take place on Sunday, May 7. Riders will assemble for a continental breakfast at Harley-Davidson of Glendale with kickstands up at 11 a.m. The Ride will take them throug...March 2, 2017
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VINNY APPICE On Heavy Metal's Survival: 'It's Music That Touches People's Hearts'
VintageRock.com conducted an interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN & HELL) at last month's Hall Of Heavy Metal History induction ceremony at the Anaheim Expo Center in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked why he thinks the heavy metal g...February 25, 2017
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Bringer Of Pain
The members of Finland's BATTLE BEAST are bona fide rock stars—well, metal stars, to be more accurate—on their home turf, and 2017 will see the band embark upon its first North American tour, in a quest to expand the band's fanbase. The tour kicks off in spring and supports the group's fourth album:...February 21, 2017
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Estranged BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD Pays Tribute To Late Keyboardist GEOFF NICHOLLS
This weekend's edition of legendary BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's radio show "Rock 50" included his tribute to former BLACK SABBATH keyboardist Geoff Nicholls, who died in late January after a long battle with lung cancer. Ward said (listen to the audio below): "A few weeks ago, Geoff Nicholls,...February 19, 2017
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Video Premiere: NIGHTRAGE's 'The Venomous'
The official video for "The Venomous", a brand new song from Greek/Swedish melodic death metallers NIGHTRAGE, can be seen below. The track is the title cut of the band's seventh album, which will be released on March 31 via Despotz Records. The disc was recorded at Zero Gravity Studios in Athens wit...February 17, 2017
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METALLICA: Making Of 'Am I Savage?' Song (Studio Video)
METALLICA has released a new nine-minute video clip featuring footage from the writing and recording sessions for "Sawblade", the song that later became "Am I Savage?". The track is taken from METALLICA's latest album, "Hardwired… To Self-Destruct", which debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200 album...February 16, 2017
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